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Old May 12, 2021 | 04:05 PM
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Trunk button on the dash doesn't work on my '17 Z51 vert .... can only open the trunk via the remote key fob ....nothing at all happens with the dash button.... everything else is ok.. any thoughts?

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Well the trunk works with the solenoid so there is power there. Can you get to the back of the dash button to make sure the wires are connected? If they are
simply touch the 2 wires together and see if it pops the trunk and if it does you need a button or make sure there is power to the button..

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Just for completeness - does the button above the rear license plate work? May help isolate wired vs. fob control circuit.

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yep... button above the rear plate works fine, fob works fine....nothing happens with the dash button.....everything else on the car works ok....
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These part pictures may be of some help:

The trunk switch fits into a bezel which appears to snap in. Remove with trim tool?

I also found the alarm switch which appears to snap into the bezel...


Bezel

https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/...YtMmwtdjgtZ2Fz

Alarm switch which is in the switch bezel next to trunk switch:

https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/...bC12OC1nYXM%3D


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Is there an update on your problem ?
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nothing yet....haven't messed with it this week, but hopefully I'll have time on the weekend.....
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